Domaine de la Cotelleraie - La Croisée 2013
14,5/20
RVF
14,5/20
RVF (G&M)
“This is a truly compelling wine—concentrated, with lively, ripe fruit—which was not a given in 2013 in this region. Gérard Vallée’s talent is all the more evident... ” (The 2015 Guide to Wine Bargains - Gerbelle & Maurange). A red with soft tannins and a lovely finish, where everything comes together to please even the most discerning palates... Not to be missed!
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Eye
a beautiful, deep, rich color
Nose
with notes of red berries and very delicate floral undertones
Palate
Soft tannins, a lovely finish—everything comes together to delight even the most discerning palates
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with pot-au-feu, beef stew, red meat, game, or, when younger, with cold cuts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
By converting his vineyard in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil to organic farming, Gérald Vallée has undertaken a thorough approach to respecting the grapes. His wines reflect all the elegance and delicacy that the appellation’s diverse terroir has to offer. The range is impressive right from the entry-level wines, which are elegant, refined, deep, and flavorful. There is something for everyone in this range of very reasonably priced wines.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated 1*Star (High-quality production)
About the estate:
Gérald Vallée cultivates 27 hectares of Cabernet Franc, all of which have been converted to organic farming, with the care one would expect: soil cultivation, leaf removal… The entire production is classified under the Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil appellation. In the cellar, no yeast or enzymes are added to the vats.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Concentrated, with lively notes of ripe fruit, the 2013 La Croisée is impressive.
About the estate:
The meticulous Gérald Vallée leaves nothing to chance in his winemaking process, which involves fermentation in wooden vats and aging in barrels. He produces full-bodied, seductive Cabernet Francs, characterized by smooth tannins that make them approachable even in their youth, yet also endowed with good aging potential. Recent vintages have gained considerably in fruit brightness, bringing them closer to the freshness of their terroir. The “fruit-forward” cuvée La Croisée is crafted with spontaneity, while Les Perruches is delicately styled in wooden vats to highlight the identity of these flinty clay soils. On the Coteau du Vau Jaumier, the Cabernet Franc reveals an inimitable smoothness and “sandy texture.” And Postumus? A marvel of Cabernet Franc vinified from whole clusters, with notes of citrus and rose—a wine that stands out not only for the region but for the rest of the world as well. The added vibrancy and freer expressions, while remaining highly precise, invite us to award a second star.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
About the wine:
This is a truly impressive wine—concentrated and bursting with lively, ripe fruit, which was no mean feat in this region in 2013. Gérard Vallée’s talent is all the more evident...
Customer rating
2.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. PASCAL L. Posted on 10/22/2021
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Review by Mr. JEAN BAPTISTE B. Published on June 16, 2015
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Review by Mr. LAURENT C. Posted on May 13, 2015
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